Live Music In Second Life

A diary of my visits to live music events in Second Life.
I have tried to capture the individuality of the artists, the magic of their performances and the atmosphere of the venues. Gold Cazalet

Live music is one of the many wonderful things to be enjoyed in Second Life. First-class performers and hard-working managers and hosts deserve our support not only to show our appreciation but also so that our enjoyment can continue.

Where else can we enjoy such excellent live music at such a small cost ? Show your Linden Love !!!

xxThe first Anniversary of Under the Willows is only just over a week away now. For Dottie and I Friday nights would not be complete without dropping in to this one of our favourite live music venues to listen to and enjoy at least one of the high quality performers there.

UTW is a beautiful friendly venue at which to enjoy live music :)) A lovely green landscape with wild flowers to dance or sit among, an island stage, streams and ponds of fresh water, the sea and the willows themselves :))

I took the opportunity to ask venue owner and friend Precious Rallier a few honest questions about the background to UTW and about herself :))

GC Precious the 1 Year Anniversary Celebration of UTW opening is on 30th September ! What have you got planned for us for the party ?

PR What better way to celebrate a year of great SL live music @ UTW than a walk beneath the willows, but hold on before you do let's make sure you are prepared for an overnight stay. So stay tuned! I'm not giving any clues here !x

xxDavid Perdu has only been performing in Second Life since March 2011 and I first heard him soon after that when he played alongside Russell Eponym his friend and neighbour also from North Wales. David is a very accomplished and well-established player of classical guitar in the real world, and fast gaining in experience as a performer in Second Life.

David is becoming a frequent performer in SL, sometimes with his SL Partner EsmeRose Melody as lead vocal. On Wednesday he entertained us alone, filling the 6am slot at Guthrie's ... 2pm in the afternoon here in the UK.

xxTravis Darmoset has recently returned to performing in Second Life after a break for the best of reasons, his new baby :)) Born in Kentucky and graduating with a degree in vocal composition at Belmont University, Nashville, Travis plays piano and sings his thoughtful originals and covers in his own cool and gentle style.

Dottie and I heard him for the first time last week at Bree Birke's Nitida Ridge venue. We were charmed and thrilled by his performance and caught up with him again on Monday at Molaskey's Pub Bonfire Beach.x

xxStrum Diesel was on exceptional form on Wednesday delivering his original songs with passion to a very appreciative audience at Syl Darcy Art Gallery !I have heard him two or three times before and each time my respect for him as a performer grows !

His songs are full of social comment derived from personal experiences. His lyrics are full of wit, humour and irreverence, with some serious messages about ridiculous or unacceptable aspects our lives.x

xWhile originating in the Southern United States and Canadian Maritime Provinces the popularity of Country music has spread to many parts of the world. Paradorn Ansar is a Dutch singer who sings classic Country music very well and with hardly a trace of his Dutch accent :)) Dottie and I caught up with him on Monday at the popular Kickin Club.

Paradorn's song list also includes classics from eg. Bon Jovi, Sting, Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan. But this show was almost 100% Country and the audience loved it !! x

xxAgainst all odds and with great tenacity and determination after his investor pulled out, Pete (also known as Pilgrim75 Swashbuckler in SL) on Wednesday celebrated the release of his CD We'll Rise Above !!

Left with a sum of $20,000 to raise to finance the recording, Pete promoted his project with fervour, and with 120 backers ... ordinary people from all walks of life just met the deadline by the skin of his teeth !!

Wednesday's release party was a happy one indeed, and Pete received the well-deserved congratulations of friends, fellow artists and fans !!

When his investor abandoned him Pete was told he didn't have enough fans to get the financial backing for the recording. It's not his nature to ask for help. Now 6 or 7 months later, as a result of a team effort by hundreds of people we have this wonderful CD :))

xxGuitar and saxophone is an unusual combination of instruments. EddieBlue Magic and Alex Mays combine them and their voices with style to produce a very entertaining bluesy, jazzy, sexy sound. It was a real treat to hear them in the wonderful and most appropriate setting of the Sunset Jazz Club last Thursday night !

This talented duo are experienced performers in the real world though still a bit new and finding their feet in SL. They stream from Kalamazoo in SW Michigan ... yes there really is a Kalamazoo !!x

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I joined Second Life in June 2007. My interest in live music in SL really began in the summer of 2010 when I met Dottie at Sunset Jazz Club. Dottie opened my eyes and ears to the world of live music in SL and since then I have listened to many excellent performers and enjoyed the hospitality of some of the wonderful venues to be found there. Thank you Dottie :))

A big thank you also to all those great artists and venue owners who bring so much life and enjoyment into SL.

This blog is a diary of our continued exploration of SL Live Music, a record of sentimental value to us. If the information contained within informs you and inspires you to enjoy it also then we will be even happier.

Oh and I've set myself a wee task - to find and blog 100 different and great SL live music performers during 2011 !!

My words in this blog are no more than an expression of my own personal thoughts, views and experiences listening to and enjoying live music in Second Life.

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